well-bred
Example Sentences
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In one fell swoop, the well-bred cow showcased Brazil's prowess in the business of modern cattle ranching.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 24, 2024
This booming, endlessly interesting antihero comports himself as an entitled, well-bred gentleman who has tired of wearing dirty long johns and waiting for the universe to right his fortunes.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
She added: "The public has the choice, choose healthy, well-bred dogs or choose this kind of exaggerated mutant. I wouldn't buy any of these dogs. I feel really sorry for them."
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2023
Unveiled was a well-bred 4-year-old having been purchased for $575,000 in Aug., 2017 by Ashview Farm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2020
They had another British officer in here one time, an English airman, very I-say tip-top well-bred chap, and though he was kept under guard he was always allowed to walk about with his hands free.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
